Basic Probability Flashcard

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the probability of picking a single-digit number from 1 to 20?

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9/20

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of rolling an odd number on a single die?

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1/2 or 3/6

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of landing on a number less than 3 when spinning a spinner numbered 1-8?

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1/4 or 2/8

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of picking an even number from 1 to 20?

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1/2 or 10/20

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If a die is thrown 350 times and the score of 6 is obtained 28 times, what is the probability of getting a score of 6?

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0.08 or 28/350

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CCSS.7.SP.C.6

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What is a favorable outcome in probability?

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A favorable outcome is an outcome that is considered successful for the event being measured.

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 0?

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It means that the event is impossible and will not occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 1?

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It means that the event is certain to occur.

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